In the letter addressed to the Dictionary’s editor, authors cited the harmful connotations of the present entry for rat ...

Rats have long been notorious for spreading disease, but a new study reveals just how much human-altered landscapes can ...

Hollywood actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa’s recent death brought the rare respiratory disease, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, to the attention of the public.

NHS hospitals and buildings are plagued by rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests, according to a large staff survey. A poll of almost 9,000 health workers for the Unison union suggests pests ...

NHS staff expose reality inside UK hospitals - A new survey of nearly 9,000 staff also reported sewage leaks, faulty lighting ...

The poll of almost 9,000 members found the workplaces are crawling with rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests. They ...

Last year, African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of their extreme sense of smell. Carolina, an African giant ...

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme BbLDH is crucial for the survival and infectivity of the Lyme disease bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This finding opens the door to targeted treatments ...

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He says taking a good look around your home can make all the difference. "Don't fall into the scare tactic. Yes, mosquitoes carry diseases, such as West Nile and Malaria. If we do what we're supposed ...

Do rodents carry it? What are the signs? Here's what we know: Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare infectious disease that begins with flu-like symptoms and progresses rapidly, potentially ...